Batley vs Cullingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Batley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Cullingworth
£273,228
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Cullingworth
120.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Cullingworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Cullingworth
387.9
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Cullingworth
68.8
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Cullingworth
£28,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £192,201, Batley undercuts Cullingworth (£273,228) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Cullingworth it is a flat at £142,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Cullingworth (£212,200 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullingworth prices grew faster — 30% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBatley has a crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35% lower than Cullingworth at 120.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Cullingworth it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 23 schools in Batley, 89.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cullingworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cullingworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Batley averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Cullingworth's 387.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 92.1% in Cullingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 73.9% in Cullingworth.
Batley is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (468 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Batley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Cullingworth averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,248 in Cullingworth. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Cullingworth.
Batley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £28,819.5 in Cullingworth. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 41.2 in Cullingworth. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 63.1% in Cullingworth. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 54.2% in Cullingworth.
| Indicator | Batley | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £28,819.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 29.1% |
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